music box

NOUN

device playing music

Synonyms

WEAK

jukebox musical box orchestrina orchestrion

Example Sentences

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The regular version is my favorite ride at Disneyland, and during the holidays it’s like riding through a giant, wintry music box.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Aficionados will delight in minor details such as being close enough to touch the ghoulish monkey music box from the original, and being within breathing distance of the performers in these famous roles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

René opens the music box, and a tinkling music begins to play, the same song heard long ago in his Damascus sitting room.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

They were found with two small bags holding clothes, a towel, a flashlight, two phones and a music box.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Gay mentioned that I had treasured all the gifts she had ever given me and that I still had the music box.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter